In 1957, Woodburn received a classic 1902-built steam locomotive through a donation by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The SP 1785 and Frank Scheer have become synonymous in the railroad and rail fan community. Frank has done a masterful job of restoring the locomotive using Southern Pacific Company erection shop drawings and other source information to ensure it looks exactly as if she had been released from the SP’s Sacramento Shops in 1955. Every detail has been meticulously restored or rebuilt.
The Memorial Bench Program offers donors the opportunity to purchase a bench in honor of a loved one. The benches are placed in areas of need throughout the City’s parks and along City trails. The benches are 6 feet scroll wooden slatted benches. Memorial plaques inset in the bench include the honoree’s names. This plaque will be a 2.25 inches tall by 6 inches long.
Settlemier Park is a 10 acre site that was donated to the City by the Settlemier Park Association in 1946. The Park has a playground, restrooms, and 2 covered picnic shelters to the north and south of the park. You will find paved walking paths that take you through the grove of mature fir trees. Settlemier Park is nestled behind the Woodburn Aquatic Center and near the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.
Senior Estates Park is a great space filled with a paved walking path, benches, beautiful vegetation and an off-leash dog area. If you bring some horseshoes, you can take your turn on the horseshoe courts for some added fun!
At the corner of First and Garfield, Library Square is a one acre site situated on the grounds of the Woodburn Public Library. The Park hosts the popular "Music in the Park" program, featuring a full schedule of outdoor concerts.
